What is the cheapest way to get from Ely to Houghton?

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Houghton is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ely to Houghton?

The fastest way to get from Ely to Houghton is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Houghton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Houghton. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at St Ives Road via Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Ely to Houghton?

The distance between Ely and Houghton is 46 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.

How do I travel from Ely to Houghton without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to Houghton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £9 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Ely to Houghton?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Ely to Houghton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Houghton bus from?

Ely to Houghton bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ely to Houghton bus arrive?

Ely to Houghton bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ely to Houghton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Houghton is 19 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Ely to Houghton.

Where can I stay near Houghton?

There are 738+ hotels available in Houghton.

Ely to Houghton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 9 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Houghton by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to St Ives Roadbus B
1h 41m
£10–15
Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Houghtoncar 18.9 mi
30 min
£5–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Ives Roadbus B
2h 22m
£19–61
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ely to Houghtontaxi 18.9 mi
30 min
£40–50
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 9
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Ives Roadbus B
2h 36m

Ely to Houghton by train and bus

166Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Houghton, Cambridgeshire, England?

Stagecoach East operates a bus from The Busway Cambridge North to St Ives Road hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 58 min.

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